200M+ VIEWS – THE MOST WATCHED BEE REMOVAL THAT CHANGED MY LIFE – ERIKA THOMPSON
ERIKA THOMPSON, FOUNDER of TEXAS BEEWORKS, has gone VIRAL on TIKTOK with her method of removing BEES from HIVES with her BARE HANDS and no PROTECTIVE SUIT.
MEET THE BEEKEEPER WHO SCOOPS BEES WITH HER BARE HANDS
ERIKA THOMPSON tells TODAY “THE BEEKEEPER GEAR IS BIG AND BULKY” and that the BEES in the VIDEO were “VERY NICE BEES”.
BEES PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN OUR ECOSYSTEM AND FOOD PRODUCTION – THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE VITAL FOR BOTH HUMAN HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIES
POLLINATION
BEES are responsible for POLLINATING about one-third of the FOOD we consume, including:
FRUITS (e.g., apples, berries)
VEGETABLES (e.g., carrots, cucumbers)
NUTS (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
This POLLINATION is essential for the REPRODUCTION of FLOWERING PLANTS, which supports BIODIVERSITY and healthy ECOSYSTEMS.
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION
The AGRICULTURAL VALUE added by BEES is significant:
They contribute over $15 BILLION annually to U.S. CROP PRODUCTION.
Their POLLINATION services enhance CROP YIELDS, making FOOD PRODUCTION more EFFICIENT and SUSTAINABLE.
BIODIVERSITY SUPPORT
By aiding in the REPRODUCTION of FLOWERING PLANTS, BEES help maintain BIODIVERSITY. This is crucial for:
Healthy ECOSYSTEMS that support various WILDLIFE.
The overall BALANCE of NATURAL HABITATS.
BEES are not just important for FOOD PRODUCTION; they are integral to maintaining the HEALTH of our ENVIRONMENT and ECOSYSTEMS.
Their DECLINE poses a SERIOUS THREAT to FOOD SECURITY and BIODIVERSITY.
